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L188 UTC

1994 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,097 mi
Last recorded112,097 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 UTC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 112,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 112,097 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 102,081 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 92,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 83,613 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 83,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 81,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 800,694 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 800,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 78,602 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 74,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 74,365 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 70,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 66,970 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 61,536 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 56,085 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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L188 UTC is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 78,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L188 UTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L188 UTC registered?

L188 UTC is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L188 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L188 UTC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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